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Newell's Old Boys bids farewell to Jorge Messi with touching message
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Newell's Old Boys bids farewell to Jorge Messi with touching message

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at age 68.
  • Newell's Old Boys, the Argentine club where Lionel Messi began his career, expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the family.
  • The club highlighted Jorge Messi's unwavering support and guidance for his son's career, both on and off the field.

Newell's Old Boys, the Argentine club where Lionel Messi took his first football steps, has bid a poignant farewell to Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68. The club conveyed its profound sadness and extended its deepest sympathies to the Messi family.

Newell's Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and pain to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario.

— Newell's Old BoysThe club's official statement mourning the death of Jorge Messi.

Jorge Messi was remembered as a devoted fan, a businessman, and the father of Argentina's captain, Lionel Andrés Messi. The club acknowledged his crucial role as a pillar of support, guiding his son's career with foresight, consistency, and love, alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini.

Known and loyal fan of 'La Lepra', businessman and father of the captain of the Argentine national team, Lionel Andrés Messi.

— Newell's Old BoysDescribing Jorge Messi's connection to the club and his family role.

Newell's Old Boys emphasized that Jorge Messi's constant presence and decisive influence, often away from the spotlight, were fundamental to Lionel's journey. This support was instrumental from his early days at the club to his ascent to global football stardom. The club thanked him for instilling a love for their colors in his son.

Jorge was the support and the man who, with foresight, consistency, and love, supported and guided the career of the greatest footballer of all time, along with his wife, Celia Cuccittini.

— Newell's Old BoysHighlighting Jorge Messi's crucial role in his son's career.

The club's management, members, athletes, and the entire Newell's Old Boys family expressed their solidarity and support for Celia, Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol, as well as all other relatives and friends during this difficult time. They concluded with a heartfelt "Rest in peace, Leproso."

His constant presence by his side and his decisive role away from the spotlight were fundamental to every step of Lionel's career, from his first steps in football at Malvinas to reaching the pinnacle of world football.

— Newell's Old BoysDetailing the impact of Jorge Messi's support.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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